To Be a Woman

Nan
0h 18m
1951

Overview

Documentary arguing the case for equal pay for women. Women are seen employed in their homes, in factories, teaching, nursing, in politics and in the professions. There are also some newsreel shots of marching suffragettes.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1951-01-02

Top Billed Cast

Wendy Hiller

Narrator (voice)

Julian Somers

Narrator (voice)

Dana Wynter

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